John Driscoll, Jr.

Biography & 2011 Freeholder Committee and Board Representatives

John Driscoll Jr. was elected to the Board of Chosen Freeholders in November 2009 and was sworn in on January 6, 2010. On January 1, 2011 Freeholder Driscoll was sworn in as Chairman of the Bergen County Board of Chosen Freeholders.

As a lifelong resident of Bergen County, John Driscoll is committed to providing the best for all our communities across the county. As a resident, taxpayer and father of three, he understands the everyday difficulties our communities face. John is committed to maintaining services for all residents and will look for opportunities to enhance programs currently in place.

John is a proud product of the Little Ferry School System, a graduate from Bergen Catholic High School ('82) and an alumnus of Bergen Community College with a degree in Business Administration.

Volunteerism runs deep in John's family. He believes to be a good public servant you must think of others first and make informed and compassionate decisions. He is a Paramus Elk, a 3rd degree Knight of the Father Waters Chapter of the Knights of Columbus in Paramus. John is a softball coach in the Paramus Recreation for his daughter and assists coaching in his sons' Challenger League. He also is a former member of the Washington South Special Services PTO, and a current member of his children's school's PTA.

Chairman John Driscoll Jr. resides in Paramus with his wife Dr. Holly Wertans-Driscoll and their three wonderful children.

Chairman Driscoll serves on the following Committees:
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Human Services Committee: Chairman Driscoll will bring his strong advocating style for those in need. Whether it is a senior citizen, a veteran, someone one with an addiction, a person in need of county transportation, those needing help in a domestic violence situation, or someone with a disability Chairman John Driscoll will be their voice.
Organizational and Internal Affairs

Is a member of - Community Development, Parks, Public Works

Chairman Driscoll serves on the following Boards:

Bergen County School of Estimates

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Bergen Community College: Chairman Driscoll refers to Bergen Community College as one of Bergen County's Jewels that serves a vital role in education for Bergen County and the surrounding counties. As a graduate, John knows first hand that Bergen Community College is the best community college in New Jersey.
Also serves on the BCC's Focus on the Environment Committee & BCC's Public Policy Institute Advisory Board

Special Services School District: John has a deep commitment for people with disabilities, especially children. He knows personally the challenges families face as the father of children with Autism. Prior to being a Freeholder he was the First Legislative Advocate in Northern New Jersey for Autism Speaks. As a Legislative Advocate John was involved in helping get passed (A2238/S1652) which helps provide insurance reform for those families who are affected by Autism. John is also a member of the Northern New Jersey Walk Planning Committee for Autism Speaks. As Freeholder he will be a strong, vocal advocate when it comes to all the children in Bergen County.

Is a member of - Municipal Advisory Council, New Jersey Association of Counties, New Jersey Legislature.